Public Health

WYPR health reporter Scott Maucione speaks with guest host Carla Hayden about efforts to limit the city's smoke shop businesses.

The Banner's criminal justice reporter Ben Conark talks with WYPR's Scott Maucione about efforts to block the opening of a DHS immigrant detention center near Williamsport.

Healthcare journalist Dan Gorenstein and REACH Health Services' medical director Dr. Malik Burnett discuss the unique treatment options for opioid-addicted seniors.

Former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and Thread co-founder and CEO Dr. Sarah Hemminger join Tom for a conversation about why human connections are so essential to the health of our communities — and the larger world.

Former Baltimore Health Commissioner and columnist Dr. Leana Wen joins Tom for our monthly conversation about key issues in public health.

The White House recently threatened to rescind $600 million in CDC funds.

Two physicians join us to discuss ways to safely observe Dry January, the self-imposed month of post-holiday alcohol "detoxing" being practiced by more than half of all adult US drinkers.

Dr. Leana Wen joins us to discuss controversial changes to childhood vaccination schedules, rising flu and measles cases in the US and her concerns about the efficacy and safety of medical cannabis.

Dr. Michelle Taylor is from Memphis, Tennessee, where she previously ran the region's public health department.

Led by Orioles Hall-of-Famer BJ Surhoff and his wife Polly, whose adult son Mason is autistic, the Maryland non-profit supports other families with autistic children and fosters public understanding of ASD.